Preventative Maintenance Tech

Job Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in documenting and managing campus building systems and components as part of the preventive maintenance program.
• Completes assigned work orders and alerts supervisor of any equipment failures, deficiencies, or reasons why scheduled PMs cannot be completed.
• Utilizes work order management system to document notes, time, and materials for each work order.
• Assists in maintaining a current list of building equipment, determining service schedules, identifying necessary resources like tools, materials, and labor, and monitoring the program's effectiveness.
• Reviews manufacturer’s operation manuals and other relevant resources to determine optimal preventive maintenance schedules and makes recommendations based on equipment age, usage, and environment.
• Coordinates all PM schedules through the integrated work management system (IWMS).
• Collaborates with Trades and Maintenance Services and Facilities Engineering to establish replacement cycles based on PM records.
• Cooperates with the building automation system (BAS) to track and adjust service schedules based on run-time and other related metrics.

Essential Activities

• Develops and manages the department’s building and grounds condition assessment program.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of building components, assesses wear and tear, identifies premature component failure, and forecasts asset replacement or refurbishment needs.
• Conducts in-field cost estimating, forecasts, and models (life cycle cost analysis) to determine the economic benefits of maintenance strategies and ensures compliance with regulations and codes.
• Documents the physical description and specifications of all building components and creates a photographic dossier of building components, inclusive of all observed deficiencies.
• Updates various databases to review and update building equipment lists and data on condition assessment of building components.
• Collaborates with Trades and Maintenance Services shops and Facilities Engineering to perform detailed visual inspections and building condition assessments.
• Compiles required State reports and collaborates with Facilities Engineering to prioritize renovation and renewal needs based on building audit data.

Operational Activities

• Operates mobile electronic devices to access, update, and complete work orders, ensuring all appropriate information is reflected, including action taken, labor hours, parts, materials, and other historical and cost-related items.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, completion of a technical training program in a maintenance trade equivalent.
• A minimum of two years related experience and/or training (building or equipment maintenance); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of building systems and components.
• General knowledge of maintenance and repair processes and procedures for building systems and components.
• Basic knowledge of architectural, structural, and building construction work methods, materials, and practices.
• Knowledge of standards, technical specifications, regulatory codes, and safety regulations pertaining to the work performed.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, operating manuals, diagrams, and charts of a complex technical nature.
• Ability to operate instruments, tools, and equipment related to the work assignments.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in accuracy of calculations and completeness of data.
• Proficiency in using personal computers for the preparation of detailed Building Condition Assessment reports.
• Knowledge and skill in computer applications and related programs in support of business activities.
• Experience with a work order management system is a plus.

Essential Percent of Time

• Building Condition Assessment: 40%
• Operational Activities: 20%

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, completion of a technical training program in a maintenance trade equivalent.
• A minimum of two years related experience and/or training (building or equipment maintenance); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of building systems and components.
• General knowledge of maintenance and repair processes and procedures for building systems and components.
• Basic knowledge of architectural, structural, and building construction work methods, materials, and practices.
• Knowledge of standards, technical specifications, regulatory codes, and safety regulations pertaining to the work performed.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, operating manuals, diagrams, and charts of a complex technical nature.
• Ability to operate instruments, tools, and equipment related to the work assignments.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in accuracy of calculations and completeness of data.
• Proficiency in using personal computers for the preparation of detailed Building Condition Assessment reports.
• Knowledge and skill in computer applications and related programs in support of business activities.
• Experience with a work order management system is a plus.

Essential Percent of Time

• Building Condition Assessment: 40%
• Operational Activities: 20%

Additional Comments

• Must be able to perform manual labor and work outside in heat, humidity, and inclement weather.
• Must be able to work in close quarters, climb ladders/stairs, enter/exit hatches, and work on rooftops.
• Must be able to work in areas of excessive heat/cold and lift or move furniture, objects, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Overtime and call-back work is required after normal working hours and on weekends, as needed.
• May be required to be on campus prior to, during, and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, etc.
• A valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is preferred.
• Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education.
• A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
• Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
• All applications must be submitted online .

Benefits

• For State Employees: The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave.
• Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
• Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual, and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel, and more.
• Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.